Origin
Shawnee, KS
Afternoon in Shawnee on Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, KS to Wea, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawnee, KS
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Wea, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.7-mile drive from Shawnee, KS to Wea, KS can be completed in about 34 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 84% of the journey on highways, expect a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to tailor the trip to your needs. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent, open landscape. This route is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with a significant 84% of the miles covered on major roads like Overland Parkway, I-35, and Johnson Drive. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 18.7 miles on Overland Parkway, indicating a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. While largely highway, the inclusion of Johnson Drive suggests a potential shift in scenery or road type as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Overland Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Overland Parkway and I 35. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West 49th Terrace.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 49th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nieman Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 49th Terrace
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Nieman Road
At end of road, turn right onto Nieman Road
Navigation decision point
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South: Wichita
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 South: Wichita
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 69 / Overland Parkway
Take the exit onto US 69 / Overland Parkway toward US 69 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 225B
Toward US 69 South
6
24.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward 223rd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 223rd Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Parkway | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| I 35 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Johnson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Nieman Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Metcalf Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 223rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 49th Terrace | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Bond Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Overland Parkway
— 18.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Wea, KS.
1
Start on Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bond Street
2
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 49th Terrace
3
At end of road, turn right onto Nieman Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Nieman Road
4
Turn left onto Johnson Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnson Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 35 South: Wichita
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 35
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 35
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 69
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Overland Parkway
Exit 225B
Toward US 69 South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward 223rd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto West 223rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 223rd Street
10
Turn right onto Metcalf Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Metcalf Road
11
Turn left
198 ft
·
14 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wea, KS
Afternoon in Wea on Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Shawnee, KS to Wea, KS covers 25.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Overland Parkway, I 35, Johnson Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Shawnee, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 49th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nieman Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Shawnee, KS to Wea, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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